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Trump envoy Gor visiting Nepal amid intensifying US-China diplomatic contest in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, April 24 -- US President Donald Trump's special envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, is scheduled to visit Kathmandu on April 30 on a four-day trip, according to officials from two... Read More


Maharashtra to map 11 'Dark Sky' zones for astro-tourism

India, April 24 -- In a bid to tap astro-tourism destinations, the Maharashtra government has chalked out a "Dark Sky" policy to promote stargazing, astronomy education and eco-tourism at 11 locations... Read More


Alhamra signs agreement with Germany to preserve artistic heritagePublished on: April 24, 2026 6:39 AM

Pakistan, April 24 -- The Lahore Arts Council, Alhamra, has entered into a significant agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany, represented through its Embassy in Pakistan, marking a major step... Read More


Dua Lipa and Callum Turner finalise wedding plansPublished on: April 24, 2026 6:37 AM

Pakistan, April 24 -- Following their engagement last year, Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are reportedly preparing to take the next step in their relationship. Rumours are swirling that the pop sensatio... Read More


Maha plans to plug springs feeding Lonar Crater Lake as water levels surge

India, April 24 -- The Maharashtra government has proposed plugging the inflow from natural springs into Lonar Crater Lake, which has seen an alarming rise in water levels since last year's monsoon. T... Read More


Rude Travel by Vir Sanghvi: How to idyll worship in Krabi

India, April 24 -- I wrote, a couple of weeks ago, about the enduring charms of the Maldives. My purpose was to suggest holiday destinations that were unaffected by the hostilities in the Middle East ... Read More


State approves conservation of 144-year-old Kipling Bungalow

India, April 24 -- The Maharashtra government has sanctioned around Rs.10 crore for the renovation of the 144-year-old Dean's Bungalow, also referred to as the Kipling Bungalow, on the campus of the S... Read More


Nanavati family's sea-facing Art Deco Juhu bungalow sold for rRs.r221 crore

India, April 24 -- The Grade IIB heritage, sea-facing Leela Bungalow in Juhu Tara Road, which drew interest from developers and businessmen after being listed, has been sold for Rs.221 crore. The gro... Read More


First bass: How Mohini Dey got jamming with Coldplay and AR Rahman

India, April 24 -- Most of us couldn't name a bass player if our lives depended on it (Flea? Sting? Paul McCartney?). Narrow that down to Indian bass players and you're really in niche-of-a-niche terr... Read More


BMC to discuss renaming KEM hospital today

India, April 24 -- The Health Committee of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to deliberate on a proposal to rename the KEM (King Edward Memorial) Hospital in Parel at its meeting on ... Read More